Business Immigration

USCIS Confirms H-1B Application Changes for 2019 The H-1B program has boosted job opportunity and bolstered the U.S. economy since its creation in 1990. Each year, companies in “specialty occupations” can sponsor foreign professionals to fill critical vacancies. Many companies take advantage of the H-1B program, though certain industries are prevalent. For example, companies in…

The Economic Benefits of the H-1B Program Continually popular with foreign professionals, the H-1B visa program provides myriad benefits to both skilled workers and U.S. companies. Each year, employers in need of specific skillsets turn to the H-1B program to fill crucial vacancies. Without the workers to fill this gap, the U.S. economy could suffer,…

H-1B Visa Updates Proposed by USCIS December 20, 2018 Across the United States (U.S.), the H-1B visa program benefits thousands upon thousands of immigrants and employers alike. Recipients of H-1B visas work in a variety of fields, benefit the U.S. economy, and bring unique skillsets to the labor market. Because of its benefits and…

A Quick Guide to the H-1B Visa Process Companies based in the United States (US) often seek highly qualified applicants from overseas. Candidates chosen and sponsored by companies can enter the US via an H-1B nonimmigrant visa. In fact, H-1B visas bolster the US economy by encouraging the immigration of highly skilled workers. Often, such immigrants…

In recent years, United States companies have sought for employees with skills that are not always available in the United States. As a result, they actively look overseas to fill essential staffing needs, often in highly technical positions involving technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and more. The United States has developed an H-1B sponsorship process with set quotas…

Many successful businesses have determined that they must reach beyond the borders of the United States to recruit individuals with specialized talents and education. In a global economy, jobs in technology, medicine, research, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and others require experience and abilities that far exceed basic levels of education. Multinational companies frequently wish to transfer…

With the United States economy currently in a growth phase and business becoming more complex, companies are competing for more specially trained and educated individuals to fill critical positions. Human resources managers are finding that qualified U.S. citizens are either fully employed or reluctant to relocate. This growing demand is pushing companies to recruit beyond the nation’s…